A Small Business Guide to Conducting Effective Job Interviews

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Thanks to the American Bar Association’s International Section (part of the International Employment Law Committee), and in particular chair Cynthia Stamer, for asking me to speak at their June 26, 2025 section meeting on the state of U.S. labor and employment law under Trump.

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Here’s my two newest Google Business five-star client reviews. Thanks to longtime clients Centro Romero and Lakeside Community Committee! To see the reviews as posted on Google, just Google “Charles Krugel.” Overall, there’s 17 reviews of me and all of them are five-star reviews.

Jackie Sharp

I met Attorney Krugel over 10 years ago at one of his Labor Law seminars. I was so impressed with his knowledge and expertise on the subject that I had to introduce myself to him afterwards. I shared with him that I was the CEO of a small nonprofit in Chicage working with…
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Thanks to the Small Business Exchange for quoting me in their 5/27/25 article Hiring Your First Employee: A Guide for Entrepreneurs! Below is an excerpt and the full article.
Hiring Friends and Family
Many startups hire friends or family members to fill roles quickly. While this can work, it’s important to set clear boundaries.
“I see a lot of disputes and ruined relationships when small businesses hire friends and family without clear parameters like pay, benefits, schedule, and responsibilities,” Krugel warns. “Solopreneurs like to fly by the seat of their pants, but our regulatory environment doesn’t reward businesses that…
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Topic: Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) For Solos & Small Firms

Speakers: Charles Krugel, Attorney/Owner, Charles A. Krugel, Labor & Employment Law on Behalf of Business; Co-Chair of the Committee
Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC; Co-Chair of the Committee
Amanda Carey, The Carey Center for Justice; Co-Vice Chair of the Committee
Description: During and after our Committee’s successful 5/6/25 annual Committee Seminar (an estimated 50k attended!), it became evident that attendees were fascinated with Co-Chair Matt Kerbis’ subscription attorney service. It turns out that the other Co-Chair Chuck Krugel and Co-Vice Chair Amanda Carey have been using similar arrangements in their practices.
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Thanks to the Dill Pickle Food Co-op and BURG Translations for being my 14 and 15th 5-star Google Business Page reviews!

Italia McCarthy
2 weeks ago New

Charles has consistently demonstrated expertise in labor law, providing the Dill Pickle Food Co-op with invaluable guidance over the past five years. His ability to develop effective HR policies has been crucial in fostering a positive working environment and maintaining a strong relationship with our union. Additionally, his negotiation skills have been evident in securing favorable terms in various bargaining contracts. Throughout our collaborations, Charles has represented us effectively in numerous NLRB cases and…
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Chicago Bar Association’s Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee Annual Seminar
Includes a Live Web Event on 05-06-2025 at 2:00 PM (CDT; available online or for download after). You can register by clicking on the logo at left. Members only!

Solos and small firms don’t need massive budgets to run themselves. We’ll discuss a developed tech stack and how to strategically build your own. We’ll also look at how to obtain media attention, including video, audio and print media. Why create content when you can have a reporter or journalist do that for you? Finally, we explore how lawyers can strategically leverage…
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An Ounce of Prevention: Policies, Procedures, and Proactivity in Employment by: Michele Schechter of Financial Poise; Sunday, April 13, 2025
 
In the realm of employment, an intentional approach to crafting policies and procedures serves as a cornerstone for fostering a fair, compliant, and productive workplace.
Implementing clear policies, structured procedures, and proactive management strategies not only cultivates a positive work environment, but also mitigates potential legal and financial risks. An employee handbook is one important element of this strategy and a vital document that delineates company policies, procedures, and expectations.
The Importance of a Comprehensive Employee Handbook
A well-crafted,…
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For the second time in six months, I’m quoted in an Illinois Bar Journal article. Thanks to Amelia Buragas for quoting me in her whistleblowing article To Whistle While You Work.

April 2025 • Volume 113 • Number 4 • Page 10

LawPulse
To Whistle While You Work

By Amelia Buragas

Protections for whistleblowing employees broadened with amendments to the Illinois Whistleblower Act.

Illinois employees now have broader protections from retaliation by employers after changes to the Illinois Whistleblower Act went into effect at the beginning of the year. Labor and employment lawyers say one of the most significant changes in the amended Act is…
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PRO, President’s Organization
In this round table we will examine the new Illinois and U.S. Department of Labor employee classification of W2 employees and 1099 independent contractors.
Don’t get caught in penalties and related costs of misclassifying and incorrect documentation of your classification decisions.
Charles Krugel, our resource, a leading labor & employment lawyer on behalf of business for over 25 years, will answer attendees’ questions about classification including how and when to classify.
This one-hour Zoom round table will save you money, pain, and dealing with the IRS, US and Illinois Departments of Labor, as well as the Illinois…
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Our 4/1/25 CBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee meeting is a discussion of podcasting (video & audio) for lawyers. Our presenter is Laurence Colletti, an attorney & podcast producer. Click on the CBA logo to register or for more information.
Approved for one hour general MCLE
Committee Co-Chairs:
Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC (kerbis@subscriptionattorney.com)
Charles Krugel, Attorney at Law (cak1@charlesakrugel.com)
Co-Vice Chairs:
John Risvold, The Collins Law Firm, P.C. (jrisvold@collinslaw.com)
Amanda Carey, The Carey Center for Justice (amanda@careycenter.org)
Click here to register and for meeting information: https://learn.chicagobar.org/products/solosmall-firm-practitioners-committee-4125

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Thanks to Mohammed Faheem and his team for inviting me on their program! We discussed recent changes in labor and employment regulatory enforcement. It’s almost eight minutes long.
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